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Robert B. "Ink" Greene

1953 - 2021

Robert B. "Ink" Greene obituary, 1953-2021, Groton, CT

BORN

1953

DIED

2021

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Dinoto Funeral Home

17 Pearl St.

Mystic, Connecticut

Robert Greene Obituary

Groton - Robert B. "Ink" Greene, 68, of Groton unexpectedly passed Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. He was born Jan. 5, 1953, in New London, the son of the late George F. Greene Jr. and Sadie Willcox Greene. Robert attended Ledyard schools. He served in the Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He was married to Emma J. Evans Coates July 3, 1988, in Ledyard.

Robert co-owned Quality Tire and Auto in Mystic. He was an avid race car driver and owner of #11, #6X and #1 and raced at the local racetracks in the 70s to 90s.

In addition to his wife Emma, he is survived by his children, Allen Coates, Joseph Coates, Phillip Evans and predeceased by a son. He has many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two brothers, George and Noyes Greene; and three sisters, Sadie Lewis, Ginger Greene Wright and Cindy Greene Wright. He was predeceased by two brothers, Thomas and Ray Greene.

Calling hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, at the Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl Street, Mystic. Burial with military honors will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at the Peckham Main Brown Cemetery, Iron Street, Ledyard.

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Published by The Day on Oct. 31, 2021.

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Th Davis Family

November 6, 2021

Our condolences to the Greene family during this time. Very sorry for your loss.

Paul Romano

November 1, 2021

Emma, Condolences on your loss. Bob was a good guy always willing to help you out. We had some great times back then racing together (all of us) He surely be missed. Prays for you and the family.

Don Deane

October 31, 2021

Rest in peace Ink I'm glad I knew you over the years my friend all my condolences to Emma and the rest of your Family and may god bless your family.

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Dinoto Funeral Home

17 Pearl St., Mystic, CT 06355

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11:00 a.m.

Peckham Main Brown Cemetery,

Iron Street,, Ledyard, CT

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